Not waiting for life to begin: I am right smack in the middle of it. And life is exciting again.

The Exile’s Kitchen

Going through a very difficult situation, a few years back, rediscovering my childhood interest saved me. Music, writing, gardening, sewing, and cooking gave me the outlet I needed to start over. A diamond in the rough, in the form of a 116 year old farmhouse, allows me the opportunity to do all of the above. Enjoy the pictures of my progress. Savor the recipes.

Blessing from the Exile’s Kitchen.

Cookies for Santa plate, made in 1994.

Nottaway in November

Old upright

Brentlee and I picked blueberries

Mayhaw jelly

Early Easter dinner

Sewing projects

Vintage Pyrex

It will eventually come up heads

Super Tot Casserole

Place all the ingedients in a two quart pot, over medium high heat. I like to cook with stainless steel pots that have aluminum clad bottoms. They cook like aluminum pots, but aren’t as heavy. Stir all of the ingredients together and keep slowly stirring till the mixture starts to boil.